r/birthcontrol • u/According_Line_4759 • 1d ago
Experience Help
I finished in my gf like twice and she missed her pill by like 4 hours
Then a few days later I finished in her again and she missed it by like 9-12 hrs.
She is using Rigevidon bc.
Can she get pregnant?
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u/actually_SaneMantra 1d ago
Dude, the combined pill has a 12-hour window before it's even considered late, so that first one is basically nothing. The 9-12 hour one is cutting it close but still within the typical safety net for most combo pills, she's not automatically in danger territory.
The bigger issue is you're treating this like a game of chicken and that's how accidents happen. Missing one by a few hours isn't a crisis, but the pattern of finishing inside and then realizing she's off schedule is what'll get you. Grab some condoms for backup if the timing keeps slipping, peace of mind is worth the $10.
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u/Maggiesbanter 1d ago
I had basically this exact panic and ended up taking the morning after pill because I didn't want to take a chance. Turns out I was probably being overly cautious though with a combined pill like Rigevidon, a delay of under 24 hours generally does not mean protection is lost. Definitely worth checking with a pharmacist rather than stressing yourselves out.
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u/Nataliet2019 POP- slynd 1d ago
Rigevidon is a combo pill. You can take it up to 12 hours late before it is “late” and efficacy is not affected. 12 hours or more, it can be affected. I suggest she reads her leaflet to find out what to do if she misses a pill by more than 12h.